Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Female Prison
- Bone Trial Piece
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Retreat
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Bombed
- New Shopping Centres
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The York Hoard
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Ouse Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- Barker Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Teaching the Poor