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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman Castle
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Hospitium
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Fire in the Minster
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Minster
- The George Fox Incident
- Middleham Jewel
- Margaret Clitherow
- New Earswick
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Head Pot
- Gold Finger Ring
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning