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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The York Helmet
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Bone Trial Piece
- William Etty, Artist
- Margaret Clitherow
- Gold Arm Ring
- Mary Ward
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Central Library
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Ouse Bridge
- Treasurer's House