Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- The Council of Arles
- Barley Hall
- Teaching the Poor
- View from Station Rise
- The 1190 Massacre
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Rowntree Park
- Micklegate Bar
- Fairfax House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- A Pipkin
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bronze weights
- Is York Cursed?