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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bone Trial Piece
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward III and York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bootham Bar
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Constantius Chlorus