Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Multangular Tower
- The County Court House
- The George Fox Incident
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Ouse Bridge
- The Cawood Sword
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Industrial Upheaval
- Constantius Chlorus
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Norman House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A New Vision For York
- Guy Fawkes
- The Railway King: George Hudson