Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Cawood Sword
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- First World War Memorial
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bronze weights
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Black Death
- St William's Shrine
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Guy Fawkes
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate