Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Mansion House
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Richard III and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman Minster
- A New University
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Castle Museum
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Carving
- The York Helmet
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Roman Fortress
- Cumberland House, King's Staith