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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bootham Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Female Prison
- Scarborough Bridge
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Guy Fawkes
- Feeding Roman York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The York Helmet
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Norman Window Frame
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bones of a Roman Combatant