Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York's Airfield
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Silk Cap
- Anglian Cross
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Olave
- Mary Ward
- First World War Memorial
- Sixties York
- The Hospitium
- York Garrison
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Black Death
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Male Grooming