Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York in the fifteenth Century
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Abbot's House
- King's Manor - Victorian
- New Earswick
- Scarborough Bridge
- Monk Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of St Helen
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- View from Station Rise
- Lendal Bridge
- The York Observatory