Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Central Library
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Medieval Castle
- The Medieval Minster
- The Bar Convent
- Church of St Olave
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Ouse Bridge
- King Edward III and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Treasurer's House
- First World War Memorial