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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Silver Strap Ends
- John Carr - Architect
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Treasurer's House
- Monk Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The First Railway Station
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Micklegate Bar
- Royal Station Hotel