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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- York's Airfield
- Ripon College for Women
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Retreat
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- A New Walk
- Margaret Clitherow
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- A New University
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Cross
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Mansion House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Roman Fortress