Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Monk Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Yorkshire Museum
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Bootham Bar
- Rowntree Park
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Micklegate Bar
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Coins
- Gold Finger Ring
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Alcuin of York