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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Bone Trial Piece
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Retreat
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Alcuin of York
- Lendal Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Basilica
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Edward III and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York