Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Hospitium
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ripon College for Women
- York Garrison
- York Castle Museum
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Olive Oil Container
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- St William's Shrine
- Church of St Olave
- St Columba's United Reformed Church