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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- View from Station Rise
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Guildhall
- Viking Coins
- Bronze weights
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Bombed
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Bootham Bar
- York Garrison
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Judges Lodging