Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Is York Cursed?
- The Guildhall
- The Retreat
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Gold Finger Ring
- The End of the Abbey
- Treasurer's House
- View from Station Rise
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York St John in the 20th Century