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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The County Court House
- York Railway Station
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Mystery Plays
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Art Gallery
- King Edward I and York
- King Edward III and York
- St Crux's Church
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bone Trial Piece
- Gold Arm Ring
- Second World War York
- All Saints Church, North Street