Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Church of St Olave
- Gold Finger Ring
- Fishergate Bar
- St William's Shrine
- The White Rose of York
- The Retreat
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Cinema Comes to York
- Statue of the God Mars
- New Earswick
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New Walk
- View from Station Rise
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Artists, Writers and Scientists