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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Norman Castle
- A New Walk
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Cawood Sword
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King Edward II and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- A New University
- Scarborough Bridge
- Dick Turpin
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bronze weights
- King's Manor - Victorian