Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Olave
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Hoard
- Crest of York St John College
- Gold Finger Ring
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Statue of Napoleon
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Cawood Sword
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Abbot's House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- New Shopping Centres