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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- York Garrison
- Cinema Comes to York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Norman Castle
- Inscription to Hecules
- Sixties York
- Margaret Clitherow
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Bar Convent
- Norman Window Frame
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Silk Cap
- Lendal Bridge
- Middleham Jewel
- The Assembly Rooms