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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- King Edward I and York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bootham School
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Bronze weights
- York Garrison
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Fire in the Minster
- New Shopping Centres
- York Bombed
- Margaret Clitherow
- Constantius Chlorus
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy