Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Greyfriars
- Sixties York
- Alcuin of York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Royal Station Hotel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel