Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- York Art Gallery
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- A New Vision For York
- A New University
- Our Lady's Row
- Middleham Jewel
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Coins
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Red Tower
- Inscription to Hecules
- Judges Lodging
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries