Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Greyfriars
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Minster Library
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- New Earswick
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- First World War York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Mansion House
- Water Lanes
- Viking Coins
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Statue of an Athlete
- York's first historian: Francis Drake