Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- Lendal Bridge
- The Council of Arles
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The George Fox Incident
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of the God Mars
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Garrison
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Treasurer's House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Church of St Olave