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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Second World War York
- The Red Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- George Leeman
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Crux's Church
- York's Coat of Arms
- Water Lanes
- A Pipkin
- York Central Library