Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- Viking Coins
- York Castle Museum
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Norman Abbey
- The Debtors' Prison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Mary Ward
- York Central Library
- Viking Male Grooming
- York's Airfield
- The Abbot's House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Roman Chimney Pot