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 Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Retreat
- Roman Head Pot
- Judges Lodging
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Mystery Plays
- The First Railway Station
- John Carr - Architect
- The Norman Castle
- Lendal Tower
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Statue of Napoleon
- Constantius Chlorus