Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Feeding Roman York
- A New Walk
- De Grey Rooms
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bootham Bar
- Vikings and Christianity
- Viking Coins
- First World War York
- The Greyfriars
- Anglian Carving
- York Castle Museum
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- William Etty, Artist