Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Shambles
- Stonegate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Anglian Carving
- Fairfax House
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Norman House
- Cinema Comes to York
- York Railway Station
- Victoria Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- New Shopping Centres
- Gold Arm Ring
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Battle of Marston Moor