Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Statue of Napoleon
- Alcuin of York
- William Etty, Artist
- Fishergate Bar
- The Debtors' Prison
- King Edward I and York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Helmet
- Crest of York St John College
- Fairfax House
- Victoria Bar
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Fire in the Minster
- Royal Station Hotel