Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Water Lanes
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Roman Fortress
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Boot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inscription to Hecules
- York's Airfield
- The York Helmet
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity