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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Edward I and York
- St William's Shrine
- York Bombed
- The County Court House
- The First Minster
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ouse Bridge
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Assembly Rooms
- Church of St Olave
- York's Airfield
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- A New Vision For York