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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- The Retreat
- Fairfax House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Roman Fortress
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Our Lady's Row
- The New Theatre
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Margaret Clitherow
- Minster Library
- Judges Lodging
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Barker Tower
- Viking Silk Cap