Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Alcuin of York
- The Black Death
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- St Crux's Church
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Transport Moves On
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Castle Museum
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Guildhall
- Constantius Chlorus
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Garrison
- Fishergate Bar
- A Pipkin