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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Barley Hall
- The Norman Abbey
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Middleham Jewel
- Scarborough Bridge
- York's Airfield
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Black Death
- The Norman House
- The New Theatre
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Mansion House
- York Union Gas Works