Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Teaching the Poor
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Bombed
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Abbot's House
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Victoria Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Stonegate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Second World War York
- Fairfax House
- Viking Sword Pommel