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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- The Medieval Minster
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Anglian Cross
- The Assembly Rooms
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Inscription to Hecules
- York Art Gallery
- The Abbot's House
- Water Lanes
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bronze weights
- Fire in the Minster
- The Hospitium