Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Silk Cap
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Fishergate Bar
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward I and York
- Lendal Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Norman Castle
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Boot
- Water Lanes