Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- The Norman Castle
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Clifford's Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- Fairfax House
- Gold Arm Ring
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Ouse Bridge
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers