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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Transport Moves On
- Micklegate Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Feeding Roman York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Military Belt Fitting
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Union Gas Works
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Fishergate Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York