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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- First World War York
- The Retreat
- The York Helmet
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- De Grey Rooms
- The Guildhall
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The New Theatre
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Garrison
- Viking Silk Cap
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Vikings and Christianity