Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Norman House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Mary Ward
- Fairfax House
- The Medieval Minster
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Transport Moves On
- Minster Library
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- St Crux's Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva