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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- George Leeman
- York's Coat of Arms
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Anglian Carving
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Retreat
- Anglian Cross
- Inscription to Hecules
- Scarborough Bridge
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Central Library
- The Crossed Keys Symbol