Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- The York Hoard
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Shambles
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Norman Castle
- York's Airfield
- The Bar Convent
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Abbot's House
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Viking Male Grooming