Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Micklegate Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Council of Arles
- The Abbot's House
- Gold Finger Ring
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fire in the Minster
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Ripon College for Women
- View from Station Rise
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Greyfriars