Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Council of Arles
- King Richard III and York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Dick Turpin
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Shambles
- York's Airfield
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Bronze weights
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- New Earswick
- Olive Oil Container
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Norman Castle