Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Ripon College for Women
- Victoria Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- Second World War York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Garrison
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Holy Trinity Church
- First World War York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Transport Moves On
- View from Station Rise
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Coins