Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Norman House
- Transport Moves On
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Richard III and York
- Clifford's Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- Mary Ward
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Female Prison
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of All Saints Pavement