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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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Abbot's House
- Industrial Upheaval
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Bar Convent
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Silver Strap Ends
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York and the Holocaust
- King Richard II and York
- Middleham Jewel
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior