Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Hospitium
- Medieval Prisons
- The Norman House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Castle Museum
- Fairfax House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Gold Arm Ring
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Edward III and York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions