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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Mansion House
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Horn of Ulf
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Council of Arles
- The Multangular Tower
- The Mystery Plays
- First World War York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cinema Comes to York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate