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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York Castle Museum
- The Hospitium
- Dick Turpin
- The Horn of Ulf
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Railway Station
- St William's Shrine
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Judges Lodging
- Micklegate Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Our Lady's Row
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill