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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The Norman House
- Guy Fawkes
- The Medieval Castle
- The York Observatory
- Lendal Bridge
- Yorkshire Museum
- Our Lady's Row
- St Crux's Church
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Edward III and York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Male Grooming
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy