Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York Union Gas Works
- 62 Low Petergate
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Ripon College for Women
- The Red Tower
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward III and York