Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Lendal Bridge
- The Black Death
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Anglian Carving
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Lendal Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Female Prison
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning