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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Retreat
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- First World War Memorial
- The County Court House
- Royal Station Hotel
- Cinema Comes to York
- Jubbergate
- The Bar Convent
- Viking Boot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Female Prison
- King Edward II and York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Micklegate Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- Scarborough Bridge