Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Military Belt Fitting
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- New Shopping Centres
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Our Lady's Row
- Crest of York St John College
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- New Earswick
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- A New Walk
- Sixties York
- The New Theatre