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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Greyfriars
- Victoria Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Castle Museum
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Debtors' Prison
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Transport Moves On
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Cinema Comes to York