Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Abbot's House
- Monk Bar
- New Earswick
- Military Belt Fitting
- Statue of an Athlete
- Mary Ward
- Olive Oil Container
- The Norman Castle
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Scarborough Bridge
- Is York Cursed?
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bronze weights
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of St Helen