Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- New Earswick
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York and the Holocaust
- Lendal Tower
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Central Library
- Middleham Jewel
- The York Helmet
- York Union Gas Works
- The Medieval Minster
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Norman Window Frame
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Coins
- The York Hoard