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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Dick Turpin
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Retreat
- The Railway Institute
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Sixties York
- Church of St Helen
- King Edward III and York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Our Lady's Row
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Feeding Roman York
- Mithras and Arimanius