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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Medieval Abbey
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Norman Castle
- Clifford's Tower
- Transport Moves On
- Industrial Upheaval
- King Richard II and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Crest of York St John College
- Fire in the Minster
- York Castle Museum
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Bar Convent