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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- New Earswick
- Sixties York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Mansion House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Medieval Prisons
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Statue of an Athlete
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Treasurer's House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Jewbury Cemetery