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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- A New Vision For York
- Medieval Prisons
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Margaret Clitherow
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Rowntree Park
- The Female Prison
- The Red Tower
- Treasurer's House
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Holy Trinity Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'