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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Ripon College for Women
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Castle Museum
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Silk Cap
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Inscription to Hecules
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- A New Vision For York
- The Mystery Plays
- Our Lady's Row
- The New Theatre