Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Roman Head Pot
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Gold Finger Ring
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Council of Arles
- The Abbot's House
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Stonegate
- All Saints Church, North Street