Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- The Norman House
- Viking Male Grooming
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Red Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Battle of the Standard
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Council of Arles
- Lendal Tower
- The Guildhall
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Assembly Rooms
- John Carr - Architect
- Monk Bar
- The Debtors' Prison