Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Shambles
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Central Library
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- New Shopping Centres
- St William's Shrine
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- King Edward I and York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- De Grey Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Multangular Tower