Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- The Guildhall
- Barley Hall
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Council of Arles
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Lendal Tower
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Water Lanes
- The Medieval Castle
- The Debtors' Prison
- The First Railway Station