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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- The York Helmet
- Minster Library
- King Edward II and York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Shambles
- The Basilica
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Jubbergate
- The Norman Castle
- York's Coat of Arms
- Lendal Bridge
- Guy Fawkes
- Gold Arm Ring
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Greyfriars
- Plum Cakes for Christmas