Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- A Pipkin
- Victoria Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Olive Oil Container
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York's Airfield
- Military Belt Fitting
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Black Death
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Vikings and Christianity
- Ouse Bridge
- Statue of Napoleon