Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Barker Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- The Basilica
- Transport Moves On
- The Greyfriars
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Gold Arm Ring
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Art Gallery
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Viking Silk Cap
- Anglian Burial Vessel