Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Horn of Ulf
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Edward I and York
- John Carr - Architect
- York Castle Museum
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Medieval Castle
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The 1190 Massacre
- Inscription to Hecules