Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- The Basilica
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Male Grooming
- The White Rose of York
- York Bombed
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Micklegate Bar
- Minster Library
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Olave
- The Mansion House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Barker Tower
- Viking Boot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall