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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Coins
- Cinema Comes to York
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Roman Fortress
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The County Court House
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- A New University
- The Norman Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot