Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Edward II and York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Barley Hall
- The York Observatory
- New Earswick
- Monk Bar
- Gold Finger Ring
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Holy Trinity Church
- The County Court House
- Minster Library
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Amber Bead Workshop