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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Barley Hall
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in Viking Times
- King Edward I and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- Minster Library
- New Earswick
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Cinema Comes to York
- Medieval Prisons
- Statue of an Athlete
- Guy Fawkes