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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Stonegate
- Statue of an Athlete
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- York Garrison
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Edward II and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Second World War York
- De Grey Rooms
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Black Death
- A New Vision For York
- Church of All Saints Pavement