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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Clifford's Tower
- The Debtors' Prison
- Rowntree Park
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Art Gallery
- The York Helmet
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The White Rose of York
- The Mansion House
- The Black Death
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Sixties York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King Richard II and York
- Medieval Chamber Pot