Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- William Etty, Artist
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Abbot's House
- 62 Low Petergate
- Rowntree Park
- Silver Strap Ends
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Olive Oil Container
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The First Railway Station
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Statue of the God Mars
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Royal Station Hotel