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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Fishergate Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Church of St Helen
- The Mystery Plays
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Guildhall
- Sixties York
- A Pipkin
- Treasurer's House
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Ripon College for Women