Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Boot
- Anglian Cross
- De Grey Rooms
- The Medieval Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Water Lanes
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Ouse Bridge
- Viking Coins
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The End of the Abbey
- Inscription to Hecules
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The York Helmet