Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Teaching the Poor
- Sixties York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Olive Oil Container
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Mystery Plays
- York Art Gallery
- The York Hoard
- Micklegate Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Helen
- Fire in the Minster
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Hair of a Roman Girl