Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Medieval Castle
- Lendal Tower
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York Union Gas Works
- The Basilica
- The Norman Abbey
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The York Observatory
- George Leeman
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Head Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Water Lanes
- The Norman Castle