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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York's Coat of Arms
- Anglian Carving
- The Cawood Sword
- The Retreat
- St William's Shrine
- New Shopping Centres
- The Mystery Plays
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Fishergate Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Industrial Upheaval
- Lendal Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Garrison
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning