Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bootham School
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward III and York
- The Cawood Sword
- St Crux's Church
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- William Etty, Artist
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Vikings and Christianity
- Lendal Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue