Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Holy Trinity Church
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Bombed
- The George Fox Incident
- The Norman House
- Bootham Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- The Norman Abbey
- Cinema Comes to York
- Dick Turpin
- Treasurer's House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Finger Ring
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St William's Shrine