Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- Constantius Chlorus
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The New Theatre
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- George Leeman
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Statue of an Athlete
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Bombed
- The First Railway Station
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Norman Castle
- The Medieval Minster
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St Leonard's Hospital