Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Bar Convent
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Silk Cap
- Ouse Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- The Guildhall
- William Etty, Artist
- Crest of York St John College
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Olive Oil Container
- Fairfax House
- The Minster in the 19th Century