Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Lendal Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- Gold Finger Ring
- Industrial Upheaval
- Rowntree Park
- The Red Tower
- First World War York
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Roman Fortress
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Minster Library
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King Edward I and York
- William Etty, Artist