Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Jubbergate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St William's Shrine
- Anglian Cross
- William Etty, Artist
- The Council of Arles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- New Earswick
- Holy Trinity Church
- Treasurer's House
- Anglian Carving
- The Abbot's House
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Mansion House