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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Water Lanes
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Bar Convent
- Statue of Napoleon
- Jubbergate
- King Richard II and York
- Walmgate Bar
- Stonegate
- Is York Cursed?
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Statue of an Athlete
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Bombed