Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Second World War York
- Lendal Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Multangular Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- Victoria Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- New Earswick
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Guy Fawkes
- The Battle of the Standard
- Transport Moves On
- Cinema Comes to York