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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Dick Turpin
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The White Rose of York
- King Edward II and York
- Middleham Jewel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Anglian Cross
- Scarborough Bridge
- York's Coat of Arms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Abbot's House