Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- The Greyfriars
- A New University
- The George Fox Incident
- Roman Chimney Pot
- New Earswick
- The Basilica
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Battle of the Standard
- Rowntree Park
- Clifford's Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Is York Cursed?
- Jubbergate
- The County Court House
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill