Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Judges Lodging
- Lendal Bridge
- A New Walk
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Ripon College for Women
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The End of the Abbey
- Industrial Upheaval
- The First Railway Station
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Assembly Rooms
- A New Vision For York
- The Red Tower
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Central Library