Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- New Shopping Centres
- Water Lanes
- Anglian Carving
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Silk Cap
- Fairfax House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Dick Turpin
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Statue of an Athlete
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Olive Oil Container
- The Council of Arles
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Retreat