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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Fairfax House
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Retreat
- The Norman House
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Norman Window Frame
- York Art Gallery
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Anglian Carving
- Stonegate
- Skeldergate Bridge
- New Earswick
- Holy Trinity Church