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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Guy Fawkes
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Male Grooming
- Military Belt Fitting
- The End of the Abbey
- The Norman Abbey
- The Norman Minster
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- William Etty, Artist
- Fishergate Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- Medieval Prisons
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Norman House
- Viking Boot
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bronze weights