Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Lendal Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Dick Turpin
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Male Grooming
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- King Edward II and York
- Sixties York
- The First Minster
- New Earswick
- The Assembly Rooms
- Transport Moves On
- The Shambles
- Bone Trial Piece
- Barker Tower