Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Rowntree Park
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Norman Castle
- York Central Library
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Ouse Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Holy Trinity Church
- Middleham Jewel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- New Earswick
- Alcuin of York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Trams Pulled by Horses