Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- William Etty, Artist
- Victoria Bar
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Cinema Comes to York
- The York Observatory
- Vikings and Christianity
- Second World War York
- Feeding Roman York
- Fairfax House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- First World War York
- Lendal Tower
- York Bombed
- Clifford's Tower