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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Ripon College for Women
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Holy Trinity Church
- Anglian Cross
- Norman Window Frame
- York Central Library
- The Bar Convent
- The Roman Fortress
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Boot
- The Norman Minster
- The Crossed Keys Symbol