Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Sixties York
- Viking Boot
- St Crux's Church
- York's Airfield
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York Central Library
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Mystery Plays
- Second World War York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Greyfriars
- The Retreat
- Medieval Chamber Pot