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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Middleham Jewel
- A Pipkin
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- A New Vision For York
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The York Hoard
- Feeding Roman York
- York Central Library
- Bone Trial Piece
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- William Etty, Artist
- York Railway Station
- Central Methodist Chapel