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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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- George Leeman
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Our Lady's Row
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Crest of York St John College
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- Teaching the Poor
- The First Minster
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard II and York
- The County Court House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Castle Museum