Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Greyfriars
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Norman Minster
- York Union Gas Works
- The Mansion House
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Our Lady's Row
- Fishergate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Shambles
- The George Fox Incident
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Norman House