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 Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- The Norman Abbey
- The York Hoard
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Railway Institute
- Victoria Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The First Railway Station
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Guildhall