Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St Crux's Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Inscription to Hecules
- A New Walk
- The Guildhall
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Jubbergate
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Retreat
- York Railway Station
- The Medieval Castle
- The First Railway Station
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The York Helmet
- New Earswick
- Viking Male Grooming
- Vale of York Viking Hoard