Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Statue of an Athlete
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Abbot's House
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Multangular Tower
- York Railway Station
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Lendal Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Judges Lodging
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The York Hoard