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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- Royal Station Hotel
- Ouse Bridge
- Amber Bead Workshop
- De Grey Rooms
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Victorian Prison Building
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Statue of Napoleon
- Crest of York St John College
- The Cawood Sword
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Yorkshire Museum
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Art Gallery