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 Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Medieval Minster
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Feeding Roman York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Male Grooming
- Cinema Comes to York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Coins
- Margaret Clitherow
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Water Lanes
- Industrial Upheaval