Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Viking Coins
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bronze weights
- New Shopping Centres
- Church of St Olave
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Barker Tower
- York Central Library
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The County Court House
- George Leeman
- The York Helmet
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Roman Fortress