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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward II and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The First Railway Station
- Ouse Bridge
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Norman Abbey
- York and the Holocaust
- Feeding Roman York
- Viking Boot
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Railway Institute
- The Roman Fortress
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Clifford's Tower