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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Shambles
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Scarborough Bridge
- Barley Hall
- Teaching the Poor
- York Garrison
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ouse Bridge
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Norman House
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York and the Holocaust