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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- York Railway Station
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Lendal Bridge
- The New Theatre
- The Bar Convent
- Margaret Clitherow
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Fishergate Bar
- Industrial Upheaval
- St Crux's Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Is York Cursed?
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- St William's Shrine