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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- The White Rose of York
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Retreat
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Council of Arles
- George Leeman
- Statue of Napoleon
- New Earswick
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Hoard
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The County Court House
- Viking Coins
- The Hospitium
- Fishergate Bar