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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Dick Turpin
- The Norman Castle
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Stonegate
- A Pipkin
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Carving
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Female Prison
- Church of St Olave
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bootham School