Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Barker Tower
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- De Grey Rooms
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Shambles
- Viking Coins
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Central Library
- Viking Boot
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Church of St Olave
- The First Railway Station
- The Red Tower
- King Richard II and York
- Transport Moves On