Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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.
- Olive Oil Container
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Fishergate Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- View from Station Rise
- Crest of York St John College
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The York Helmet
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Medieval Minster
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Roman Head Pot
- The Mansion House
- The Medieval Castle
- The Medieval Abbey
- A New University
- The 1190 Massacre