Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Micklegate Bar
- The York Helmet
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Helen
- Bootham Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Cross
- A New Walk
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Central Library
- The Black Death
- Norman Window Frame
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Ouse Bridge
- Guy Fawkes