Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Feeding Roman York
- Monk Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Guildhall
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Debtors' Prison
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Medieval Abbey
- Treasurer's House
- Bootham Bar
- Anglian Cross
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Yorkshire Museum
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street