Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The First Railway Station
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Richard II and York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Olive Oil Container
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Ouse Bridge
- Anglian Cross
- Roman Chimney Pot