Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- York Central Library
- A New University
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Edward II and York
- Anglian Cross
- The Cawood Sword
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Bar Convent
- The Norman Castle
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Council of Arles
- Victoria Bar
- Fairfax House
- King Richard III and York