Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Olave
- The Norman Castle
- A Pipkin
- York Garrison
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Military Belt Fitting
- St William's Shrine
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Barley Hall
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- William Etty, Artist
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Red Tower
- The Railway Institute