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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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Judges Lodging
- The Battle of the Standard
- Treasurer's House
- The Bar Convent
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Bombed
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The End of the Abbey
- Second World War York
- King Edward II and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bone Trial Piece
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Church of St Olave
- The Guildhall
- Glazed Medieval Jug