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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Church of St Helen
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The York Helmet
- Olive Oil Container
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Medieval Minster
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The George Fox Incident
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Sword Pommel