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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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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King Edward II and York
- The Bar Convent
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Black Death
- King Richard II and York
- New Shopping Centres
- A Pipkin
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Ripon College for Women
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Dick Turpin
- York Bombed
- Constantius Chlorus