Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- The Cawood Sword
- Viking Coins
- Walmgate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- Victoria Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The 1190 Massacre
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Assembly Rooms
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Ripon College for Women
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Lendal Bridge
- The Council of Arles
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Holy Trinity Church