Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Statue of an Athlete
- King Edward I and York
- The White Rose of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- St Crux's Church
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- 62 Low Petergate
- Walmgate Bar
- Ripon College for Women
- Viking Sword Pommel