Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- View from Station Rise
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster after the Reformation
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Statue of Napoleon
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Garrison
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Norman Abbey