Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- The York Hoard
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Red Tower
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Retreat
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bronze weights
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Anglian Hanging Bowl