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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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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
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Statue of the God Mars
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Vikings and Christianity
- Clifford's Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Stonegate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The York Hoard
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York's Coat of Arms
- York and the Holocaust
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The York Helmet
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York's Medieval Synagogue