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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Assembly Rooms
- Feeding Roman York
- John Carr - Architect
- The Norman House
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Multangular Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- A New University
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Industrial Upheaval
- The County Court House
- The Hospitium