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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Guildhall
- John Carr - Architect
- Lendal Tower
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Viking Boot
- Statue of the God Mars
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inscription to Hecules
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- King Edward III and York
- Anglian Cross
- Bone Trial Piece
- Judges Lodging
- The Norman House
- York Railway Station