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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Norman Castle
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Greyfriars
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Basilica
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Abbot's House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Second World War York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre