Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- York's Coat of Arms
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Norman Castle
- Clifford's Tower
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Central Library
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Sixties York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Roman Head Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Medieval Castle
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Victoria Bar
- Church of All Saints Pavement