Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- The Roman Fortress
- Walmgate Bar
- The Hospitium
- John Carr - Architect
- The White Rose of York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Second World War York
- Bone Trial Piece
- De Grey Rooms
- William Etty, Artist
- The Debtors' Prison
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head