Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Medieval Minster
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Black Death
- Fire in the Minster
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Mystery Plays
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription to Hecules
- Monk Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- New Earswick
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bronze weights
- A New Walk