Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Silver Strap Ends
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Norman House
- Ouse Bridge
- The 1190 Massacre
- Rebuilt in Stone
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- A Pipkin
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Roman Fortress
- New Earswick
- Victoria Bar
- Our Lady's Row
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Mansion House