Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The York Hoard
- The Assembly Rooms
- Is York Cursed?
- De Grey Rooms
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Garrison
- The Cawood Sword
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Industrial Upheaval
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Scarborough Bridge
- Second World War York
- The Shambles
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Transport Moves On