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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The First Railway Station
- The Shambles
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- View from Station Rise
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Helen
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The New Theatre
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Barker Tower