Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Roman Fortress
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Black Death
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Mansion House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Jubbergate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Treasurer's House
- New Shopping Centres
- Fairfax House
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Victorian Prison Building