Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Church of St Olave
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Gold Arm Ring
- King Edward III and York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Norman Castle
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Black Death
- Micklegate Bar
- The Medieval Minster
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Fairfax House