Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- The Greyfriars
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Gold Finger Ring
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Coins
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of St Helen
- Roman Head Pot
- The Norman Abbey
- The Norman Castle
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Our Lady's Row
- The Medieval Minster
- Anglian Carving
- Tombstone of Julia Velva