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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- A New Walk
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The White Rose of York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Water Lanes
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bootham Bar
- Fairfax House
- The Battle of the Standard
- The York Helmet
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Dick Turpin
- King Edward III and York
- Olive Oil Container
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Constantius Chlorus