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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Boot
- Water Lanes
- Statue of an Athlete
- Feeding Roman York
- Ripon College for Women
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Greyfriars
- Vikings and Christianity
- Medieval Prisons
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Norman House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall