Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Judges Lodging
- The Bar Convent
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Cross
- Statue of Napoleon
- Minster Library
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Shambles
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Crest of York St John College
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Union Gas Works