Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Is York Cursed?
- The Horn of Ulf
- York's Coat of Arms
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Roman Head Pot
- The Multangular Tower
- The New Theatre
- Olive Oil Container
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Rebuilt in Stone
- A Pipkin