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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Battle of the Standard
- Lendal Bridge
- Feeding Roman York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Crest of York St John College
- The Cawood Sword
- First World War Memorial
- York Railway Station
- Inscription to Hecules
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York's Airfield
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Sixties York
- Second World War York
- Olive Oil Container