Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Industrial Upheaval
- Fishergate Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- The Roman Fortress
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Bone Trial Piece
- Barley Hall
- William Etty, Artist
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- First World War Memorial
- Vikings and Christianity
- John Carr - Architect
- Viking Silk Cap
- Statue of an Athlete
- A New Walk
- St Leonard's Hospital