Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Scarborough Bridge
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Rowntree Park
- John Carr - Architect
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barker Tower
- Statue of an Athlete