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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Viking Sword Pommel
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Statue of the God Mars
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Railway Station
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman House
- A New University
- Barker Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The End of the Abbey
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Plum Cakes for Christmas