Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Church of St Olave
- The Norman Castle
- The Norman House
- Judges Lodging
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Fishergate Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Guildhall
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Castle Museum
- The Multangular Tower
- The First Railway Station
- Constantius Chlorus
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior