Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Female Prison
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Medieval Castle
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Fishergate Bar
- The Bar Convent
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Norman Minster
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Gold Arm Ring
- Yorkshire Museum
- Teaching the Poor
- The Assembly Rooms
- New Earswick