Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Treasurer's House
- Teaching the Poor
- Bootham School
- The Mansion House
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Leonard's Hospital
- A New University
- Ouse Bridge
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Greyfriars
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Bombed