Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- The Medieval Abbey
- York's Coat of Arms
- Middleham Jewel
- Statue of the God Mars
- Holy Trinity Church
- King Edward III and York
- The Council of Arles
- The Cawood Sword
- York Railway Station
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Constantius Chlorus
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Gold Finger Ring
- Fire in the Minster
- The George Fox Incident