Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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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...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Our Lady's Row
- New Earswick
- Victoria Bar
- The Railway Institute
- Fishergate Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The 1190 Massacre
- Transport Moves On
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward III and York
- Sixties York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Columba's United Reformed Church