Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- First World War Memorial
- King Edward I and York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Transport Moves On
- A New Walk
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Feeding Roman York
- Church of St Helen
- The Hospitium
- Fishergate Bar
- New Earswick
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Minster Library
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Ouse Bridge