Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Victoria Bar
- The Norman Abbey
- The Norman House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Cawood Sword
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Ouse Bridge
- The Roman Fortress
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Second World War York
- The Shambles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Basilica
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Medieval Castle