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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Shopping Centres
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Boot
- King Richard III and York
- The Cawood Sword
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Lendal Bridge
- Holy Trinity Church
- First World War Memorial
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Guildhall
- Olive Oil Container
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Chimney Pot