Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Industrial Upheaval
- Treasurer's House
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Transport Moves On
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Battle of the Standard
- Victoria Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Inscription to Hecules
- St Crux's Church