Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Medieval Abbey
- St Crux's Church
- Treasurer's House
- A New University
- Walmgate Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The George Fox Incident
- The First Minster
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Greyfriars
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier