Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Barker Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- First World War York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The End of the Abbey
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King Edward III and York
- The Mansion House
- The Norman Minster
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Rowntree Park
- The First Railway Station
- New Shopping Centres
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'