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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward III and York
- Monk Bar
- Transport Moves On
- De Grey Rooms
- The Mystery Plays
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Clifford's Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Olave
- Industrial Upheaval
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham Bar
- Teaching the Poor
- The Bar Convent