Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Minster Library
- First World War Memorial
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Mansion House
- Statue of the God Mars
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Red Tower
- The Multangular Tower
- The County Court House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Union Gas Works
- King Edward II and York