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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Debtors' Prison
- Judges Lodging
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York's Airfield
- The First Railway Station
- The Norman Abbey
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Red Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Railway Institute
- Second World War York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Inscription from Fortress Gate