Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Castle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Central Library
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Railway Station
- Daniel Defoe's York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Military Belt Fitting
- William Etty, Artist
- Fire in the Minster
- George Leeman
- Viking Coins
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Monk Bar
- Teaching the Poor