Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Red Tower
- The End of the Abbey
- King Edward III and York
- Transport Moves On
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Roman Head Pot
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Olive Oil Container
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Council of Arles
- Roman Chimney Pot
- De Grey Rooms
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Vale of York Viking Hoard