Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Water Lanes
- St Crux's Church
- Barker Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Castle Museum
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Anglian Cross
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Red Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The York Observatory
- Alcuin of York