Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Our Lady's Row
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Norman Minster
- York Garrison
- The York Hoard
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Bar Convent
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Abbot's House
- Fishergate Bar
- The Norman House
- The Battle of the Standard