Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Roman Fortress
- Crest of York St John College
- King Richard III and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Church of St Helen
- The Norman House
- First World War Memorial
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Jubbergate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Barley Hall
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The George Fox Incident