Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Viking Boot
- Viking Coins
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Fire in the Minster
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The First Minster
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The York Hoard
- Judges Lodging
- Silver Strap Ends
- York and the Holocaust
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Black Death