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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Norman Castle
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Our Lady's Row
- The Norman Abbey
- York Garrison
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- A New University
- The 1190 Massacre
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Industrial Upheaval
- Jubbergate
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy