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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Is York Cursed?
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Lendal Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Mansion House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Bombed
- King Edward I and York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fishergate Bar
- The York Observatory