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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Crest of York St John College
- Fairfax House
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Railway Station
- The Norman House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Lendal Tower
- Constantius Chlorus
- York's Airfield
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Boot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Coins
- Royal Station Hotel