Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bone Trial Piece
- The First Minster
- The First Railway Station
- The Retreat
- The Council of Arles
- Yorkshire Museum
- A New Walk
- King Edward II and York
- The York Helmet
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Margaret Clitherow