Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- The Norman Castle
- The Mystery Plays
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Cawood Sword
- Viking Sword Pommel
- George Leeman
- Gold Arm Ring
- Fishergate Bar
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Treasurer's House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Military Belt Fitting
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Margaret Clitherow
- Mithras and Arimanius