Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Is York Cursed?
- De Grey Rooms
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Ripon College for Women
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Sixties York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Art Gallery
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Our Lady's Row
- The Battle of Marston Moor