Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- A New Walk
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Our Lady's Row
- Silver Strap Ends
- The New Theatre
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York Railway Station
- Viking Male Grooming
- Roman Head Pot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Helen
- New Shopping Centres
- The Norman House
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Roman Fortress
- A New University