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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- The Railway Institute
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Boot
- Norman Window Frame
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The York Helmet
- St William's Shrine
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Statue of the God Mars
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool