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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Medieval Prisons
- Barley Hall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Holy Trinity Church
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Vikings and Christianity
- Industrial Upheaval
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Transport Moves On