Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Cawood Sword
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Bootham Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Ripon College for Women
- York's Airfield
- The Norman Castle
- Lendal Bridge
- Bone Trial Piece
- Victoria Bar
- The Retreat
- Silver Strap Ends
- 62 Low Petergate