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 Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Council of Arles
- The George Fox Incident
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- St William's Shrine
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Chimney Pot
- A New Vision For York
- The End of the Abbey
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Garrison
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- De Grey Rooms
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Gold Arm Ring