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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Greyfriars
- Lendal Bridge
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Battle of the Standard
- Walmgate Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- Monk Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Boot
- George Leeman
- Roman Head Pot
- Ripon College for Women
- Jubbergate