Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Central Library
- Church of St Olave
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Multangular Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Judges Lodging
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Mansion House
- King Edward I and York
- Minster Library
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Cross
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Lendal Bridge