Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Constantius Chlorus
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Central Library
- John Carr - Architect
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Treasurer's House
- King Edward III and York
- The County Court House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- First World War Memorial
- Lendal Tower
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Roman Chimney Pot