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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman Minster
- The Medieval Castle
- New Earswick
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Hospitium
- A New University
- A Pipkin
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Boot
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- Viking Coins