Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Bombed
- Norman Window Frame
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Railway Station
- Lendal Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Clifford's Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- Rowntree Park
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway