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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Dick Turpin
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Female Prison
- Micklegate Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King Richard II and York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Coins
- Fire in the Minster
- Lendal Tower