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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- A New University
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Industrial Upheaval
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Anglian Carving
- The Red Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- York Railway Station
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bone Trial Piece
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The County Court House
- Victoria Bar
- First World War York