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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- York Central Library
- A New Walk
- The Bar Convent
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Helen
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- New Earswick
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Walmgate Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Olive Oil Container
- The Norman House
- King Edward I and York
- Industrial Upheaval