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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- York Art Gallery
- Barker Tower
- York Garrison
- Lendal Bridge
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and the Holocaust
- A New University
- Fishergate Bar
- Mary Ward
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Battle of the Standard
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Medieval Prisons
- The Norman Abbey
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Norman Castle