Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Scarborough Bridge
- Anglian Carving
- Micklegate Bar
- Fishergate Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Stonegate
- Church of St Olave
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Vikings and Christianity
- York Central Library
- A Pipkin
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Boot