Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- King Edward II and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Art Gallery
- New Shopping Centres
- Silver Strap Ends
- Rowntree Park
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Basilica
- Church of St Olave
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Scarborough Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Hospitium