Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Second World War York
- York Garrison
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Amber Bead Workshop
- A Pipkin
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- George Leeman
- Viking Silk Cap
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Middleham Jewel
- York Castle Museum
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Micklegate Bar
- The Battle of the Standard
- Dick Turpin