Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- John Carr - Architect
- The Shambles
- Mary Ward
- York Castle Museum
- View from Station Rise
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Bombed
- The Norman House
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Walmgate Bar
- Teaching the Poor
- King Edward II and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Norman Minster
- The County Court House
- Feeding Roman York
- The Council of Arles