Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Shambles
- The Medieval Castle
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- New Shopping Centres
- The Council of Arles
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Vikings and Christianity
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fairfax House
- The Mansion House