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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Female Prison
- Constantius Chlorus
- Gold Arm Ring
- Anglian Cross
- Transport Moves On
- Military Belt Fitting
- Mary Ward
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Railway Institute
- Walmgate Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bootham Bar