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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Gold Arm Ring
- Rebuilt in Stone
- King Edward III and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Olive Oil Container
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Bootham Bar
- Treasurer's House
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Statue of an Athlete
- Church of St Olave
- The Norman Castle
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Battle of Marston Moor