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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The York Hoard
- Barley Hall
- The Multangular Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Statue of an Athlete
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Olive Oil Container
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Medieval Prisons
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Male Grooming
- Industrial Upheaval
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head