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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Olive Oil Container
- Guy Fawkes
- York St John in the 20th Century
- King Edward III and York
- Micklegate Bar
- Fishergate Bar
- Judges Lodging
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Norman Castle
- Roman Head Pot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Battle of Marston Moor