Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Dick Turpin
- York Central Library
- The Norman Minster
- Gold Arm Ring
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Inscription to Hecules
- Military Belt Fitting
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Judges Lodging
- Our Lady's Row
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Lendal Tower
- Bootham School
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Yorkshire Museum