Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Statue of Napoleon
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Silver Strap Ends
- Cinema Comes to York
- First World War York
- Minster Library
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Norman Castle
- The York Helmet
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St William's Shrine
- Ripon College for Women
- Gold Finger Ring
- Church of St Olave