Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Victoria Bar
- Mithras and Arimanius
- De Grey Rooms
- York Garrison
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Guildhall
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Retreat
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Railway Institute
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Medieval Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers