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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Military Belt Fitting
- Is York Cursed?
- The 1190 Massacre
- Lendal Bridge
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Female Prison
- King Edward I and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Guy Fawkes
- Constantius Chlorus
- A New Vision For York
- A New University
- The York Hoard
- Anglian Cross
- Micklegate Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Fire in the Minster