Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Is York Cursed?
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Greyfriars
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Hospitium
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bone Trial Piece
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Crest of York St John College
- Ouse Bridge
- Judges Lodging
- John Carr - Architect
- The York Hoard