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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- King Edward III and York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The New Theatre
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bootham Bar
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Transport Moves On
- The Assembly Rooms
- Church of St Olave
- New Shopping Centres
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity