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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Boot
- Roman Head Pot
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Norman Castle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Debtors' Prison
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Anglian Cross
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector