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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York and the Holocaust
- The Norman House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Norman Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- John Carr - Architect
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Female Prison
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Union Gas Works
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Gold Arm Ring