Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Shambles
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Edward II and York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- 62 Low Petergate
- The New Theatre
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Royal Station Hotel
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Norman Castle
- Barley Hall
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Minster after the Reformation
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill