Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- De Grey Rooms
- The Shambles
- The Norman House
- Medieval Prisons
- A New University
- Stonegate
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bootham Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The George Fox Incident
- The Assembly Rooms
- Vale of York Viking Hoard