Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- The Abbot's House
- The Mystery Plays
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Basilica
- York's Airfield
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Gold Arm Ring
- Second World War York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The New Theatre
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- New Earswick
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier