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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Anglian Carving
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- George Leeman
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Silk Cap
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Minster Library
- New Shopping Centres