Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Basilica
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Barker Tower
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Garrison
- Monk Bar
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's first historian: Francis Drake