Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Barley Hall
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Boot
- De Grey Rooms
- York Union Gas Works
- The Red Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King's Manor - Victorian
- King Edward III and York
- The Black Death
- The Norman Castle
- View from Station Rise
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Treasurer's House