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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Barker Tower
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Holy Trinity Church
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The New Theatre
- Mary Ward
- Gold Arm Ring
- Lendal Bridge
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Norman Castle
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster in the 19th Century