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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- The Red Tower
- The Black Death
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Bone Trial Piece
- Inscription to Hecules
- Teaching the Poor
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward II and York
- Clifford's Tower
- Royal Station Hotel
- Statue of the God Mars