Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Second World War York
- York Castle Museum
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Vikings and Christianity
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Gold Arm Ring
- Dick Turpin
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Minster Library
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Norman House
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall