Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The 1190 Massacre
- A New Walk
- St Crux's Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A New Vision For York
- Ouse Bridge
- The George Fox Incident
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Retreat
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York's Airfield
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Battle of the Standard
- Margaret Clitherow
- Jubbergate