Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- The Bar Convent
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The End of the Abbey
- The Medieval Castle
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St William's Shrine
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Head Pot
- Lendal Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bone Trial Piece