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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 Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The York Observatory
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bronze weights
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Barker Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Bombed
- Teaching the Poor
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Water Lanes
- Fairfax House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Basilica
- Inside the Roman Fortress