Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- First World War Memorial
- The Norman Abbey
- Viking Boot
- Barley Hall
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- A New University
- The Mansion House
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Mary Ward
- The County Court House