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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Edward II and York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Water Lanes
- Gold Arm Ring
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- First World War Memorial
- York's Airfield
- The Hospitium
- The Basilica
- Bone Trial Piece
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Multangular Tower
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St Crux's Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- View from Station Rise