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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- The White Rose of York
- King Edward II and York
- Jubbergate
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- William Etty, Artist
- York Bombed
- Bootham School
- Viking Boot
- The Basilica
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Mansion House
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Alcuin of York