Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- First World War Memorial
- The Mansion House
- Yorkshire Museum
- A New University
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Monk Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Judges Lodging
- The Cawood Sword
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Ouse Bridge
- De Grey Rooms
- Stonegate
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Council of Arles
- Anglian Carving