Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- King Edward III and York
- York Art Gallery
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The County Court House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Middleham Jewel
- Transport Moves On
- The End of the Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Olave
- The Railway Institute
- St Crux's Church
- Victoria Bar
- Mary Ward