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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- King Richard III and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Viking Boot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Water Lanes
- The End of the Abbey
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Guy Fawkes
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Red Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Abbot's House