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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Silk Cap
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mystery Plays
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Fishergate Bar
- The Norman Castle
- Clifford's Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- William Etty, Artist
- Vale of York Viking Hoard