Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Middleham Jewel
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Feeding Roman York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Viking Silk Cap
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A Pipkin
- The End of the Abbey
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Edward III and York