Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bootham Bar
- The Norman House
- Viking Coins
- York Central Library
- Church of St Helen
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Silver Strap Ends
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York and the Holocaust
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Walmgate Bar
- The Medieval Minster
- Inside the Roman Fortress