Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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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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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- George Leeman
- King Edward I and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Female Prison
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York's Coat of Arms
- York's Airfield
- The Shambles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'