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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Medieval Abbey
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- De Grey Rooms
- The First Minster
- St William's Shrine
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Richard II and York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Micklegate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Water Lanes
- 62 Low Petergate