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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- First World War Memorial
- Judges Lodging
- The George Fox Incident
- St William's Shrine
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Military Belt Fitting
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St Crux's Church
- Fishergate Bar
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Boot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- View from Station Rise