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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- First World War York
- The Retreat
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Teaching the Poor
- The Horn of Ulf
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Garrison
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- First World War Memorial
- Viking Sword Pommel
- King Edward III and York
- The York Helmet