Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Jubbergate
- John Carr - Architect
- Transport Moves On
- King Edward III and York
- Industrial Upheaval
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Retreat
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- A New Walk
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Alcuin of York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Greyfriars