Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Industrial Upheaval
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The 1190 Massacre
- William Etty, Artist
- View from Station Rise
- The Bar Convent
- The York Hoard
- Monk Bar
- The Council of Arles
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Victorian Prison Building
- First World War Memorial
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Skeldergate Bridge