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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- William Etty, Artist
- Water Lanes
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The First Railway Station
- Barker Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Edward II and York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Minster Library