Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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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.
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Shambles
- New Earswick
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- First World War Memorial
- Statue of an Athlete
- Ouse Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- The Council of Arles
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Second World War York
- Scarborough Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Silver Strap Ends
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Sixties York
- All Saints Church, North Street