Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Richard II and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Battle of the Standard
- The White Rose of York
- King Richard III and York
- Bootham Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- De Grey Rooms
- The Cawood Sword
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Shambles
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster after the Reformation