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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Cawood Sword
- Victoria Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- Medieval Prisons
- Walmgate Bar
- The Guildhall
- The Mystery Plays
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Norman House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Lendal Tower
- York Bombed
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels