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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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Minster Library
- The Medieval Castle
- Second World War York
- Teaching the Poor
- Mary Ward
- First World War Memorial
- Church of St Olave
- Lendal Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Middleham Jewel
- St Crux's Church
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Norman House