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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Lendal Tower
- The First Minster
- Church of St Olave
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Stonegate
- First World War Memorial
- Military Belt Fitting
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Shambles
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Retreat
- Victoria Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- King Edward III and York
- The Railway Institute
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Roman Fortress