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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Gold Arm Ring
- Barley Hall
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Military Belt Fitting
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The George Fox Incident
- Barker Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bootham Bar
- St William's Shrine
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Central Library