Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Mansion House
- The Mystery Plays
- Middleham Jewel
- Second World War York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Cawood Sword
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Victorian Prison Building
- First World War York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Boot
- York's Airfield
- Clifford's Tower
- George Leeman
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre