Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Male Grooming
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Cinema Comes to York
- The White Rose of York
- Church of St Olave
- Roman Head Pot
- Bootham School
- The Bar Convent
- Fishergate Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier