Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Alcuin of York
- Guy Fawkes
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Feeding Roman York
- The Medieval Minster
- Military Belt Fitting
- Anglian Cross
- The Norman House
- The York Helmet
- King Edward III and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway Institute
- Industrial Upheaval