Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Viking Boot
- Norman Window Frame
- Teaching the Poor
- King Richard II and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- The White Rose of York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York's Airfield
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Crest of York St John College