Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Norman Castle
- King Edward III and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- The County Court House
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Medieval Prisons
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- A New Walk
- Guy Fawkes