Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Retreat
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Statue of an Athlete
- Dick Turpin
- Viking Male Grooming
- The York Observatory
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Industrial Upheaval
- Anglian Cross
- Crest of York St John College
- Holy Trinity Church
- Fairfax House
- York and the Holocaust