Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The County Court House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster in Viking Times
- St Crux's Church
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Transport Moves On
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Anglian Cross
- The Norman Minster
- York Castle Museum
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Norman Castle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Anglian Carving
- The Black Death
- York Central Library
- Church of St Wilfrid