Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Railway Institute
- Gold Arm Ring
- Guy Fawkes
- The Roman Fortress
- Middleham Jewel
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Debtors' Prison
- St Crux's Church
- Bootham School
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Bombed
- Viking Sword Pommel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Garrison
- Inside the Roman Fortress