Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Assembly Rooms
- The York Helmet
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- First World War York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The York Observatory
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Olive Oil Container
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Shambles
- William Etty, Artist
- Guy Fawkes
- Artists, Writers and Scientists