Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- The Norman Castle
- Mary Ward
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Olive Oil Container
- Cinema Comes to York
- King Richard III and York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The First Railway Station
- The County Court House
- King Richard II and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Council of Arles
- Roman Gods and Goddesses