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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Silver Strap Ends
- Military Belt Fitting
- Water Lanes
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Gold Arm Ring
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Medieval Minster
- St William's Shrine
- Lendal Tower
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Stonegate
- Fishergate Bar