Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Feeding Roman York
- King Richard II and York
- A New Vision For York
- New Earswick
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Teaching the Poor
- Fairfax House
- Walmgate Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Norman Minster
- Gold Finger Ring
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman House
- Lendal Tower
- The Council of Arles
- Amber Bead Workshop