Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Micklegate Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- The Medieval Abbey
- A New Vision For York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Vikings and Christianity
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Norman Minster
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Monk Bar
- Walmgate Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of Napoleon