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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Transport Moves On
- Anglian Carving
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Margaret Clitherow
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The County Court House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Roman Head Pot
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Fishergate Bar
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward I and York
- New Earswick