Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- View from Station Rise
- The End of the Abbey
- The Mystery Plays
- The Black Death
- Cinema Comes to York
- Viking Coins
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Rowntree Park
- The Norman Abbey
- York Bombed
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Art Gallery
- St Crux's Church
- Water Lanes
- Crest of York St John College
- Judges Lodging
- The Basilica