Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- The York Hoard
- Church of St Helen
- Transport Moves On
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Anglian Cross
- The Norman Abbey
- Crest of York St John College
- Fishergate Bar
- Rowntree Park
- First World War York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Black Death
- The First Railway Station
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Water Lanes
- The Greyfriars
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers