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 Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Clifford's Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The George Fox Incident
- Royal Station Hotel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Church of St Helen
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- A New Walk
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The New Theatre