Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The First Railway Station
- Is York Cursed?
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- View from Station Rise
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Female Prison
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The County Court House
- New Earswick
- York Art Gallery
- Barker Tower
- Fairfax House
- The Norman Castle