Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Coins
- Scarborough Bridge
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Monk Bar
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Helen
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The York Helmet
- The York Hoard
- Fire in the Minster
- The Black Death
- The County Court House
- York Central Library
- York's Coat of Arms
- Norman Window Frame