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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- King Edward I and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Silver Strap Ends
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- King Richard II and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Shambles
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Black Death
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Medieval Minster