Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Military Belt Fitting
- The County Court House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Olive Oil Container
- The First Railway Station
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Norman Window Frame
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Art Gallery
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Central Methodist Chapel