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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bone Trial Piece
- Teaching the Poor
- Jubbergate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Norman Window Frame
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Anglian Carving
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Anglian Cross
- A New Walk
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Central Library
- Medieval Prisons