Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Head Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bootham Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Assembly Rooms
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Lendal Bridge
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Feeding Roman York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Gold Finger Ring