Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Head Pot
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward II and York
- The Shambles
- John Carr - Architect
- Our Lady's Row
- George Leeman
- Yorkshire Museum
- Vikings and Christianity
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Art Gallery
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Transport Moves On