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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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- The Mystery Plays
- King Edward I and York
- View from Station Rise
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- King Edward II and York
- Anglian Carving
- Jubbergate
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York and the Holocaust
- The York Hoard
- The New Theatre
- Constantius Chlorus
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street