Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Mansion House
- Ripon College for Women
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barley Hall
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward II and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Edward III and York