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 York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Statue of Napoleon
- Is York Cursed?
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Coins
- The Greyfriars
- King Richard III and York
- York Central Library
- Roman Head Pot
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Statue of the God Mars
- First World War Memorial
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- George Leeman
- The Medieval Abbey
- Fire in the Minster
- The White Rose of York