Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Water Lanes
- York and the Holocaust
- Crest of York St John College
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Industrial Upheaval
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward II and York
- The Railway Institute
- The Norman Abbey
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Silver Strap Ends