Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Black Death
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Battle of the Standard
- The First Minster
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Roman Head Pot
- York Bombed
- Margaret Clitherow
- Second World War York