Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Lendal Bridge
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- A New Walk
- York Art Gallery
- Middleham Jewel
- Bootham School
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Roman Head Pot
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Central Library
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of All Saints Pavement