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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Rowntree Park
- The Retreat
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Silk Cap
- Stonegate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Coins
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Treasurer's House
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Boot
- Fishergate Bar
- The Mansion House
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Anglian Hanging Bowl