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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Carving
- Bootham Bar
- Bootham School
- John Carr - Architect
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Lendal Bridge
- Anglian Cross
- Statue of the God Mars
- Walmgate Bar
- Dick Turpin
- The First Minster
- Statue of an Athlete