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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Retreat
- Rowntree Park
- Olive Oil Container
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Middleham Jewel
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Statue of the God Mars
- Roman Head Pot
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Cawood Sword
- A New University
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Stonegate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster in Viking Times