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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- The Assembly Rooms
- Yorkshire Museum
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Feeding Roman York
- The Mystery Plays
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward I and York
- Anglian Cross
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Abbot's House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward II and York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Inside the Roman Fortress