Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bronze weights
- The Roman Fortress
- The County Court House
- The York Helmet
- The Medieval Minster
- The Basilica
- Medieval Prisons
- The Multangular Tower
- Lendal Tower
- First World War York
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Boot
- Olive Oil Container
- The Horn of Ulf
- Transport Moves On
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Female Prison