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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Crux's Church
- Bone Trial Piece
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Bar Convent
- A Pipkin
- Church of St Olave
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Lendal Bridge
- The Guildhall
- Gold Finger Ring
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Edward II and York
- St William's Shrine
- Church of St Helen
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King's Manor - Victorian