Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- The Battle of the Standard
- Alcuin of York
- The Guildhall
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Lendal Bridge
- A New University
- Viking Coins
- Constantius Chlorus
- Fire in the Minster
- The Red Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Roman Gods and Goddesses