Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Statue of the God Mars
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Norman House
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Roman Fortress
- The Guildhall
- Dick Turpin
- Treasurer's House
- The First Railway Station
- The York Hoard
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Statue of an Athlete
- Middleham Jewel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels