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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Bar Convent
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New Vision For York
- Crest of York St John College
- View from Station Rise
- The Black Death
- The Cawood Sword
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Statue of the God Mars
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Shambles
- Olive Oil Container
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop