Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Shambles
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Male Grooming
- Yorkshire Museum
- Minster Library
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Retreat
- King Richard III and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bootham School
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- De Grey Rooms