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 in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Silver Strap Ends
- York's Airfield
- Transport Moves On
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Olave
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Ouse Bridge
- York Art Gallery
- The Multangular Tower
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Barker Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Judges Lodging
- The Shambles