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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Middleham Jewel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Central Library
- Church of St Helen
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- New Shopping Centres
- The Multangular Tower
- York Castle Museum
- George Leeman
- King Edward III and York
- The First Railway Station
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Monk Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre