Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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 York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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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 Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Bar Convent
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Lendal Tower
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bootham School
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bronze weights
- Norman Window Frame
- Rowntree Park
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Central Library
- A New Walk
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Monk Bar