Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Norman Castle
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Black Death
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Multangular Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Norman House
- The Norman Minster
- The Basilica
- William Etty, Artist
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The York Helmet
- The Council of Arles
- Lendal Bridge
- New Earswick