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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- Barker Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Statue of Napoleon
- View from Station Rise
- King Edward I and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Monk Bar
- The Norman Minster
- Water Lanes
- Viking Coins
- Statue of an Athlete
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York in the fifteenth Century