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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- The Railway Institute
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Feeding Roman York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Black Death
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- A New University
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Military Belt Fitting
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Barley Hall
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels