Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- The Hospitium
- The Guildhall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Shambles
- York Central Library
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Medieval Minster
- The Norman House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Constantius Chlorus
- York's Coat of Arms
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Anglian Hanging Bowl