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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Retreat
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Daniel Defoe's York
- A New Vision For York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King Richard II and York
- Treasurer's House
- Our Lady's Row
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Castle Museum