Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Crest of York St John College
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Red Tower
- Gold Arm Ring
- King Edward I and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- York's Airfield
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- A New University
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- A New Walk
- A New Vision For York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Fire in the Minster
- The Victorian Prison Building