Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Norman Castle
- The Battle of the Standard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Silver Strap Ends
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The End of the Abbey
- The New Theatre
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Medieval Castle
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Jubbergate
- Sixties York
- Second World War York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The George Fox Incident