Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Norman Window Frame
- Teaching the Poor
- Mary Ward
- The Debtors' Prison
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Railway Institute
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Is York Cursed?
- York Railway Station
- John Carr - Architect
- A Pipkin