Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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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...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Norman Window Frame
- The New Theatre
- York Central Library
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Scarborough Bridge
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The York Observatory
- Anglian Carving
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Assembly Rooms
- Monk Bar
- New Shopping Centres
- Water Lanes
- Bootham School
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels