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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bootham School
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Horn of Ulf
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bronze weights
- Alcuin of York
- Monk Bar
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- New Earswick
- King Edward I and York
- The Female Prison
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church