Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- The Mansion House
- The Guildhall
- Margaret Clitherow
- Victoria Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Walmgate Bar
- The York Observatory
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Black Death
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Hospitium
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Mary Ward
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Cawood Sword
- York Castle Museum
- Daniel Defoe's York