Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Church of St Helen
- Rowntree Park
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Edward I and York
- The White Rose of York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Barker Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- A Pipkin
- William Etty, Artist
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York's Coat of Arms
- Judges Lodging