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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Jubbergate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The 1190 Massacre
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Assembly Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Retreat
- York Garrison
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York