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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Church of St Helen
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Ouse Bridge
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Basilica
- John Carr - Architect
- Stonegate
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- Constantius Chlorus
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Central Library
- The First Railway Station
- The Abbot's House
- Rowntree Park