Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Norman Minster
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Holy Trinity Church
- Minster Library
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Viking Coins
- King Edward II and York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Norman Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Boot