Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Cawood Sword
- Victoria Bar
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Black Death
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Statue of an Athlete
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St William's Shrine
- Silver Strap Ends
- Military Belt Fitting
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The White Rose of York
- The Medieval Castle
- The Mansion House