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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Middleham Jewel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Boot
- A New Vision For York
- Clifford's Tower
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Transport Moves On
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The First Minster
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Head Pot
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of All Saints Pavement