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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Feeding Roman York
- Sixties York
- The Norman Castle
- The Hospitium
- King Edward III and York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Bar Convent
- York's Airfield
- Viking Boot
- Church of St Helen
- Bronze weights
- The First Minster
- Lendal Bridge
- The Medieval Minster
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Vale of York Viking Hoard