Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Alcuin of York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The County Court House
- The Battle of the Standard
- A Pipkin
- Minster Library
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard II and York
- Judges Lodging
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Bootham Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Olive Oil Container
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Sixties York
- Elizabeth Boardingham