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 List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Statue of the God Mars
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Shambles
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Red Tower
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The County Court House
- Statue of Napoleon
- The 1190 Massacre
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Medieval Minster
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Scarborough Bridge
- The First Railway Station
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Crest of York St John College