Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Jubbergate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Feeding Roman York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The White Rose of York
- The Mystery Plays
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Alcuin of York
- Olive Oil Container
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- George Leeman