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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Bar Convent
- Inscription to Hecules
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The York Observatory
- King Richard III and York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Boot
- A New Walk
- The Cawood Sword
- Bootham School
- The Mansion House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- New Shopping Centres
- Micklegate Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Norman House
- Victoria Bar