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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Ouse Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Norman Minster
- Anglian Cross
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Lendal Tower
- Judges Lodging
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Assembly Rooms
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Leonard's Hospital