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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Castle Museum
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Water Lanes
- Victoria Bar
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Viking Boot
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Anglian Carving
- Barley Hall
- The York Observatory
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Anglian Cross
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers