Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New University
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King Edward I and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- New Earswick
- Constantius Chlorus
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Scarborough Bridge
- Vikings and Christianity
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Male Grooming