Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Norman Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- Ripon College for Women
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Silk Cap
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King Richard II and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Norman Window Frame
- King Edward I and York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Dick Turpin
- New Earswick
- Amber Bead Workshop