Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- George Leeman
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- John Carr - Architect
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree Park
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Jubbergate
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- A New Walk
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Stonegate
- The Hospitium
- York's Coat of Arms
- Ouse Bridge