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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Church of St Helen
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Silk Cap
- Inscription to Hecules
- Lendal Tower
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Ouse Bridge
- York Railway Station
- Judges Lodging
- John Carr - Architect
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Coins
- Roman Head Pot