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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- King Richard III and York
- Teaching the Poor
- The Greyfriars
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Basilica
- Lendal Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Middleham Jewel
- The Female Prison
- Royal Station Hotel
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Lendal Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle