Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Garrison
- Yorkshire Museum
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Greyfriars
- The Council of Arles
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Margaret Clitherow
- Victoria Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Micklegate Bar
- Anglian Carving
- Monk Bar