Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A New University
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The First Railway Station
- Holy Trinity Church
- A New Vision For York
- York Union Gas Works
- Walmgate Bar
- Feeding Roman York
- The Council of Arles
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Gold Arm Ring
- Royal Station Hotel