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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St William's Shrine
- The George Fox Incident
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Castle Museum
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Coins
- Gold Arm Ring
- Rowntree Park
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Walmgate Bar