Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- The Retreat
- The First Railway Station
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Stonegate
- York and the Holocaust
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Assembly Rooms
- George Leeman
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Statue of Napoleon
- Mary Ward
- The Mansion House
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Fire in the Minster
- York Bombed
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey