Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward I and York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Barker Tower
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- A New Vision For York
- Teaching the Poor
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Micklegate Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Holy Trinity Church