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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Horn of Ulf
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Boot
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Industrial Upheaval
- Fishergate Bar
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Our Lady's Row
- The Bar Convent
- Vikings and Christianity
- Lendal Tower
- Anglian Cross
- De Grey Rooms