Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Ouse Bridge
- St William's Shrine
- The First Railway Station
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Walmgate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Teaching the Poor
- Victoria Bar
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'