Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The 1190 Massacre
- York's Coat of Arms
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Mary Ward
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Garrison
- Statue of Napoleon
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- A New Vision For York
- The Roman Fortress
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York St John in the 20th Century