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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Skeldergate Bridge
- St William's Shrine
- King Edward II and York
- Treasurer's House
- The Red Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Bootham Bar
- York Railway Station
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Fire in the Minster
- Yorkshire Museum
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Hospitium
- Barker Tower
- York and the Holocaust
- The York Observatory