Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Red Tower
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Vikings and Christianity
- St William's Shrine
- York's Coat of Arms
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- New Shopping Centres
- John Carr - Architect
- Transport Moves On
- The Norman House
- York Castle Museum
- Viking Silk Cap
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey