Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Vikings and Christianity
- Holy Trinity Church
- Yorkshire Museum
- The New Theatre
- Gold Arm Ring
- Rowntree Park
- The Abbot's House
- Fishergate Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Olave
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Medieval Abbey
- Roman Head Pot
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Shambles
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Crest of York St John College