Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- John Carr - Architect
- The Basilica
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The George Fox Incident
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Union Gas Works
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Retreat
- King Richard III and York
- York's Airfield
- The Greyfriars
- New Earswick
- The Bar Convent
- Jewbury Cemetery
- William Etty, Artist
- St Crux's Church