Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Norman Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Alcuin of York
- Viking Boot
- Medieval Prisons
- The Basilica
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Crest of York St John College
- York Union Gas Works
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Helmet
- Is York Cursed?
- First World War Memorial
- Viking Male Grooming
- 62 Low Petergate