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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Battle of the Standard
- Lendal Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Church of St Olave
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Guy Fawkes
- The Mansion House
- Teaching the Poor
- The George Fox Incident
- The York Hoard