Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- De Grey Rooms
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Abbot's House
- Gold Arm Ring
- Walmgate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Black Death
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Horn of Ulf
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Minster Library
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels