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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- The White Rose of York
- The Norman Minster
- The Basilica
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Central Library
- York's Airfield
- John Carr - Architect
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Vikings and Christianity
- Ouse Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Norman House
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street