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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Alcuin of York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Norman Abbey
- The York Observatory
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Coat of Arms
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Lendal Bridge
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward III and York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Gold Arm Ring