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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Hospitium
- The Norman Abbey
- Medieval Prisons
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Our Lady's Row
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Bombed
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Guildhall
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- King Edward I and York
- St William's Shrine