Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- Monk Bar
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Holy Trinity Church
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Helen
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Lendal Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Medieval Prisons