Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- The Retreat
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Roman Fortress
- Military Belt Fitting
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Battle of the Standard
- Crest of York St John College
- 62 Low Petergate
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The York Hoard
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Red Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers