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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Alcuin of York
- King Edward II and York
- York Castle Museum
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Anglian Carving
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Anglian Cross
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Ripon College for Women
- Daniel Defoe's York
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Head Pot
- York Art Gallery
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Tombstone of Julia Velva