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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Bombed
- The Cawood Sword
- Barker Tower
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- King Edward III and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Roman Head Pot
- Is York Cursed?
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bronze weights