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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Statue of Napoleon
- Treasurer's House
- The New Theatre
- John Carr - Architect
- Gold Finger Ring
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King Edward II and York
- The Hospitium
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Anglian Cross
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre