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 Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The First Railway Station
- King Richard II and York
- The York Hoard
- Rebuilt in Stone
- A Pipkin
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Holy Trinity Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- All Saints Church, North Street