Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Statue of Napoleon
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Assembly Rooms
- Aldwark Synagogue
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Mystery Plays
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Silver Strap Ends
- First World War Memorial
- The County Court House
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions