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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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Mary Ward
- Ouse Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- The New Theatre
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Teaching the Poor
- Our Lady's Row
- A Pipkin
- The Female Prison
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Black Death
- Gold Finger Ring
- Feeding Roman York