Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Industrial Upheaval
- York's Airfield
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bootham School
- Viking Male Grooming
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Norman House
- Treasurer's House
- Is York Cursed?
- St Leonard's Hospital
- New Earswick
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Minster
- Lendal Bridge
- The Basilica
- The Railway Institute