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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Bootham School
- The Norman Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Railway Institute
- York and the Holocaust
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Helen
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Military Belt Fitting
- Monk Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Dick Turpin
- Cinema Comes to York
- Ripon College for Women
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate