Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York Art Gallery
- The Debtors' Prison
- Lendal Tower
- Jubbergate
- York Castle Museum
- A Pipkin
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Mansion House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St Crux's Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- View from Station Rise
- The Female Prison