Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Scarborough Bridge
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Helmet
- St Crux's Church
- Second World War York
- St William's Shrine
- The Abbot's House
- New Earswick
- The Red Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New University
- King Edward III and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Statue of Napoleon
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle