Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Silk Cap
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- View from Station Rise
- A Pipkin
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Vikings and Christianity
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Anglian Cross
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Hospitium
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bootham School