Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Our Lady's Row
- Anglian Carving
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York's Airfield
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The York Helmet
- Olive Oil Container
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior