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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Micklegate Bar
- Bootham School
- The Shambles
- The York Hoard
- Statue of an Athlete
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Our Lady's Row
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Inscription to Hecules
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The York Observatory