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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Judges Lodging
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Royal Station Hotel
- King's Manor - Victorian
- William Etty, Artist
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Council of Arles
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Clifford's Tower
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Mary Ward
- The Bar Convent