Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- The Norman Castle
- Minster Library
- Crest of York St John College
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Coins
- Cinema Comes to York
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Norman Abbey
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Water Lanes
- Vikings and Christianity
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- George Leeman