Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Norman House
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The County Court House
- The York Hoard
- Minster Library
- Yorkshire Museum
- Judges Lodging
- York Union Gas Works
- Roman Head Pot
- Gold Arm Ring
- Barley Hall