Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- John Carr - Architect
- Alcuin of York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Anglian Cross
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Olive Oil Container
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Norman Minster
- Roman Head Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- The County Court House
- The Multangular Tower
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Greyfriars