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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- The York Helmet
- New Earswick
- Statue of Napoleon
- Bootham Bar
- The George Fox Incident
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York's Coat of Arms
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Union Gas Works
- King Edward I and York
- Second World War York
- The First Railway Station
- Silver Strap Ends