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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Anglian Cross
- York Central Library
- The End of the Abbey
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Viking Silk Cap
- St William's Shrine
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Olive Oil Container
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Black Death
- The Red Tower
- View from Station Rise
- The Hospitium
- Artists, Writers and Scientists