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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Art Gallery
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Margaret Clitherow
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Castle Museum
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Our Lady's Row
- The Basilica
- The York Hoard
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Transport Moves On
- The Medieval Abbey