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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Rowntree Park
- Norman Window Frame
- Monk Bar
- A New Walk
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Sixties York
- The Medieval Minster
- The Red Tower
- Fishergate Bar
- Victoria Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Black Death
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey