Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Teaching the Poor
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Anglian Carving
- Olive Oil Container
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Coins
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Greyfriars
- The Abbot's House
- Ouse Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The York Helmet
- New Earswick
- A New Vision For York
- Mary Ward
- The Medieval Minster