Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The York Hoard
- Fishergate Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Victoria Bar
- Monk Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bone Trial Piece
- Mary Ward
- Minster Library
- New Earswick
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Hospitium
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St Crux's Church