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 Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St Leonard's Hospital
- New Earswick
- Gold Arm Ring
- Silver Strap Ends
- Treasurer's House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York and the Holocaust
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Mansion House
- Crest of York St John College
- First World War Memorial
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Norman House