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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Hospitium
- York's Airfield
- Vikings and Christianity
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Mystery Plays
- Inscription to Hecules
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Edward III and York
- The Norman Minster
- Cinema Comes to York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Bar Convent
- Fairfax House