Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Treasurer's House
- The Female Prison
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Guildhall
- Viking Boot
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Micklegate Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Medieval Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Anglian Burial Vessel