Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Bootham Bar
- First World War Memorial
- George Leeman
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Castle
- Monk Bar
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York Castle Museum
- Anglian Cross
- Industrial Upheaval
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Teaching the Poor
- The Bar Convent
- Mary Ward