Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- The Assembly Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Scarborough Bridge
- Medieval Prisons
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fairfax House
- The Female Prison
- A Pipkin
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Horn of Ulf
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Aldwark Synagogue