Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Statue of an Athlete
- Yorkshire Museum
- Inscription to Hecules
- Royal Station Hotel
- Lendal Tower
- New Shopping Centres
- The Bar Convent
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Council of Arles
- York Castle Museum
- Ouse Bridge