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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Ripon College for Women
- First World War Memorial
- York Bombed
- A New Vision For York
- William Etty, Artist
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Roman Fortress
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Lendal Tower
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Transport Moves On
- Fishergate Bar
- The York Hoard
- The Greyfriars
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward III and York
- Aldwark Synagogue