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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bone Trial Piece
- Cinema Comes to York
- A Pipkin
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Medieval Castle
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The White Rose of York
- Olive Oil Container
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Second World War York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Female Prison