Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Medieval Abbey
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Debtors' Prison
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Teaching the Poor
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King Richard III and York
- Olive Oil Container
- Statue of an Athlete
- King Edward I and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Fishergate Bar
- The Medieval Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Military Belt Fitting