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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Holy Trinity Church
- Vikings and Christianity
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Second World War York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Central Library
- Clifford's Tower
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Mansion House
- The Mystery Plays
- The New Theatre
- The Roman Fortress
- Statue of an Athlete
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bone Trial Piece