Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- John Carr - Architect
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The County Court House
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Castle
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Statue of Napoleon
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Anglian Carving
- Alcuin of York
- View from Station Rise
- Rowntree Park
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Greyfriars
- Walmgate Bar