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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Medieval Minster
- De Grey Rooms
- Barley Hall
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The County Court House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Feeding Roman York
- Water Lanes
- The York Observatory
- Hair of a Roman Girl