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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Yorkshire Museum
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King Richard III and York
- Treasurer's House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Guildhall
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Female Prison
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Church of St Olave
- Bone Trial Piece