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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Statue of an Athlete
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Olive Oil Container
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Norman Window Frame
- Fire in the Minster
- Crest of York St John College
- Our Lady's Row
- A New Walk
- King Richard II and York
- Water Lanes
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Teaching the Poor