Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Rebuilt in Stone
- First World War York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Retreat
- Statue of the God Mars
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Second World War York
- The First Railway Station
- Constantius Chlorus
- The White Rose of York
- Olive Oil Container
- King Richard III and York
- The Roman Fortress