Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Basilica
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Fishergate Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The York Hoard
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The County Court House
- Statue of Napoleon
- Our Lady's Row
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Dick Turpin