Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Fishergate Bar
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Mary Ward
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Micklegate Bar
- The Shambles
- Dick Turpin
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Debtors' Prison
- Feeding Roman York
- The Battle of Marston Moor