Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Jubbergate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Hospitium
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Victoria Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Cross
- York Union Gas Works
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters