Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- The Medieval Castle
- Roman Head Pot
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King Richard III and York
- The York Observatory
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Silk Cap
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Helen
- The Assembly Rooms
- Lendal Bridge
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fishergate Bar
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York's Airfield