Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Mary Ward
- A Pipkin
- Fairfax House
- The Norman Castle
- York Central Library
- Rowntree Park
- Anglian Carving
- The Retreat
- Lendal Bridge
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Roman Head Pot
- Statue of the God Mars
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The First Railway Station
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Burial Vessel