Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- John Carr - Architect
- A New University
- Gold Arm Ring
- First World War Memorial
- Gold Finger Ring
- Lendal Bridge
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Retreat
- Bootham Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The York Helmet
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Walmgate Bar
- King Richard III and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Cumberland House, King's Staith