Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- The Red Tower
- The Norman Minster
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Council of Arles
- Roman Head Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The George Fox Incident
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Basilica
- The Mansion House
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Treasurer's House
- Vikings and Christianity
- Queen Margaret's Arch