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 Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A New Walk
- Fishergate Bar
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Mary Ward
- The Multangular Tower
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The York Hoard
- Minster Library
- The First Railway Station
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters