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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Helen
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Royal Station Hotel
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Is York Cursed?
- The Horn of Ulf
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Fairfax House
- Second World War York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Mansion House
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The County Court House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue