Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Council of Arles
- York and the Holocaust
- The First Railway Station
- The Guildhall
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Guy Fawkes
- Olive Oil Container
- Teaching the Poor
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Anglian Carving
- The Basilica
- Ripon College for Women
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Railway Station
- The Norman Abbey
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Coat of Arms