Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The George Fox Incident
- King Richard III and York
- York Art Gallery
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Fire in the Minster
- The Debtors' Prison
- King Richard II and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Edward III and York
- Constantius Chlorus
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Abbot's House
- The York Hoard
- Minster Library
- The Black Death
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Head Pot