Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- The Abbot's House
- The Cawood Sword
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Edward II and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Lendal Tower
- The George Fox Incident
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Teaching the Poor
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St William's Shrine
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Is York Cursed?
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Plum Cakes for Christmas