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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Gold Arm Ring
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Vikings and Christianity
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Barley Hall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Crux's Church
- The Retreat
- The York Observatory
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward III and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Monk Bar
- The Medieval Minster