Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- A Pipkin
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Bronze weights
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Mary Ward
- King Richard II and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Cross
- The Roman Fortress
- The York Helmet
- The Debtors' Prison
- Barley Hall
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The First Minster