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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Mansion House
- Clifford's Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The York Hoard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bone Trial Piece
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Rowntree Park
- The Retreat
- The Council of Arles
- The Female Prison
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Helen
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The York Observatory