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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Viking Coins
- Silver Strap Ends
- Anglian Carving
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The First Minster
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Cinema Comes to York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Basilica
- The York Observatory
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Clifford's Tower