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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Battle of the Standard
- Cinema Comes to York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Retreat
- Mary Ward
- Norman Window Frame
- Second World War York
- Jubbergate
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Crux's Church
- York Garrison
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Queen Margaret's Arch