Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Monk Bar
- Judges Lodging
- Industrial Upheaval
- King Richard III and York
- The Mystery Plays
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Teaching the Poor
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window