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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Assembly Rooms
- William Etty, Artist
- Holy Trinity Church
- The County Court House
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Daniel Defoe's York
- De Grey Rooms
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Edward I and York
- The Bar Convent
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Carving