Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Our Lady's Row
- The New Theatre
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Silk Cap
- Teaching the Poor
- Fishergate Bar
- Monk Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Cinema Comes to York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Anglian Cross