Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway Institute
- Silver Strap Ends
- Margaret Clitherow
- Norman Window Frame
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Crest of York St John College
- Vikings and Christianity
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- George Leeman
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- New Shopping Centres
- The Retreat