Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- A New Vision For York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Anglian Carving
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Norman Abbey
- A New University
- Ouse Bridge
- York Central Library
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Military Belt Fitting
- Daniel Defoe's York