Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Norman House
- St William's Shrine
- Olive Oil Container
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Edward II and York
- The Retreat
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Ouse Bridge
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Guy Fawkes
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Norman Abbey
- St Martin Le Grand Church