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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Castle Museum
- The Medieval Abbey
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Barker Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bootham Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King Edward I and York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Fire in the Minster
- Central Methodist Chapel