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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Norman Window Frame
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Assembly Rooms
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Treasurer's House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Cawood Sword
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Silk Cap
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Railway Station