Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Olive Oil Container
- New Earswick
- The York Helmet
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The 1190 Massacre
- York's Airfield
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Greyfriars
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Union Gas Works
- The White Rose of York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Feeding Roman York
- Viking Male Grooming