Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Garrison
- The Multangular Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Clifford's Tower
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Council of Arles
- Micklegate Bar
- Alcuin of York
- Victoria Bar
- St Crux's Church
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- William Etty, Artist
- Ripon College for Women
- The New Theatre