Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Horn of Ulf
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York's Coat of Arms
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- First World War York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Sixties York
- Church of St Helen
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Treasurer's House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers