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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Silk Cap
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Anglian Carving
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Medieval Minster
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bootham Bar
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- John Carr - Architect
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Black Death
- Cinema Comes to York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Vale of York Viking Hoard