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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Head Pot
- Anglian Carving
- The Medieval Minster
- The York Hoard
- New Earswick
- Lendal Tower
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Fishergate Bar
- Stonegate
- Transport Moves On
- King Edward II and York
- Minster Library
- Monk Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- First World War York