Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York's Coat of Arms
- Fishergate Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Cawood Sword
- King Edward III and York
- Feeding Roman York
- Barley Hall
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Garrison
- De Grey Rooms
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Railway King: George Hudson