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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Abbot's House
- Judges Lodging
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The New Theatre
- The Greyfriars
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Lendal Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- View from Station Rise
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bronze weights