Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Cinema Comes to York
- The End of the Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bootham Bar
- New Earswick
- Vikings and Christianity
- York Art Gallery
- St William's Shrine
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Coins
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith