Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- De Grey Rooms
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Medieval Prisons
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Central Library
- A New University
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Ripon College for Women
- First World War York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Sixties York
- First World War Memorial