Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- First World War York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Horn of Ulf
- York and the Holocaust
- John Carr - Architect
- The Medieval Minster
- Cinema Comes to York
- The First Minster
- A New University
- Treasurer's House
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Helmet
- Second World War York
- Viking Boot