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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Coins
- William Etty, Artist
- De Grey Rooms
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Multangular Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Hospitium
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Stonegate