Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Castle Museum
- The Medieval Castle
- The New Theatre
- Middleham Jewel
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The George Fox Incident
- Dick Turpin
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Barley Hall
- Viking Male Grooming
- Anglian Cross