Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Rowntree Park
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman Abbey
- A New University
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York's Airfield
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Roman Head Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall