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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Shopping Centres
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Roman Head Pot
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Art Gallery
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Coins
- Norman Window Frame
- John Carr - Architect
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Victoria Bar
- The Norman House
- Medieval Prisons
- York Union Gas Works