Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Medieval Minster
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Roman Fortress
- Monk Bar
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Edward I and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Edward II and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St William's Shrine
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Council of Arles
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Middleham Jewel
- Guy Fawkes