Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Norman Window Frame
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The York Observatory
- View from Station Rise
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bootham Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- William Etty, Artist
- The Mystery Plays
- De Grey Rooms
- Bone Trial Piece
- York Garrison
- The End of the Abbey
- Holy Trinity Church
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Viking Male Grooming