Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Military Belt Fitting
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The White Rose of York
- Lendal Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Skeldergate Bridge
- A New Walk
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Roman Fortress
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Guy Fawkes