Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- King Edward III and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Black Death
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Edward II and York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Bombed
- Minster Library
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Retreat
- The Medieval Minster
- Lendal Bridge