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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Fire in the Minster
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Clifford's Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Hospitium
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Statue of an Athlete
- The New Theatre
- Walmgate Bar
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Our Lady's Row
- Industrial Upheaval
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Holy Trinity Church