Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The York Observatory
- The Retreat
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Fishergate Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- The Mansion House
- Bootham Bar
- Viking Boot
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Treasurer's House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle