Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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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.
- King Edward I and York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Mary Ward
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Is York Cursed?
- William Etty, Artist
- The Mansion House
- The Hospitium
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Alcuin of York
- New Shopping Centres
- Judges Lodging
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Red Tower
- King Richard II and York
- Holy Trinity Church