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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Coins
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Barley Hall
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Hospitium
- King Edward I and York
- The First Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- All Saints Church, North Street
- William Etty, Artist
- Bronze weights
- The Council of Arles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Assembly Rooms
- Judges Lodging