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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Medieval Minster
- Anglian Cross
- Margaret Clitherow
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- A Pipkin
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Black Death
- Stonegate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- A New Walk
- Treasurer's House
- William Etty, Artist
- The Council of Arles
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Female Prison
- The Newgate Cross Shaft