Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Micklegate Bar
- York Bombed
- Silver Strap Ends
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Monk Bar
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Black Death
- Norman Window Frame
- Inscription to Hecules
- The George Fox Incident
- Aldwark Synagogue