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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Minster Library
- John Carr - Architect
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Edward III and York
- Our Lady's Row
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York and the Holocaust
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Lendal Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Abbot's House
- Bronze weights
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Assembly Rooms
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Judges Lodging