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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Eric Bloodaxe
- New Earswick
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Treasurer's House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Edward III and York
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Church of St Helen
- York Central Library
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Crest of York St John College
- Holy Trinity Church