Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The First Railway Station
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Coins
- Lendal Bridge
- Olive Oil Container
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Bombed
- The Guildhall
- Royal Station Hotel
- Lendal Tower
- King Edward II and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Fairfax House
- Dick Turpin
- Feeding Roman York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Glazed Medieval Jug