Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- 62 Low Petergate
- Yorkshire Museum
- Fishergate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Medieval Minster
- Monk Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The York Helmet
- The First Railway Station
- Medieval Prisons
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- De Grey Rooms