Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St William's Shrine
- Stonegate
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Retreat
- The Multangular Tower
- The Debtors' Prison
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Male Grooming
- Rowntree Park
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman House
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Walmgate Bar