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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Bar Convent
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Council of Arles
- York Bombed
- The Norman Castle
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Abbot's House
- Margaret Clitherow
- Rowntree Park
- A New Vision For York
- King Richard III and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fairfax House