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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- First World War Memorial
- Margaret Clitherow
- York Castle Museum
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- 62 Low Petergate
- Our Lady's Row
- The Abbot's House
- Lendal Bridge
- A New Walk
- Military Belt Fitting
- The York Hoard
- George Leeman
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Norman Window Frame
- The New Theatre
- The Female Prison
- Plum Cakes for Christmas