Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Fishergate Bar
- The Council of Arles
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Scarborough Bridge
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York Art Gallery
- The Debtors' Prison
- A New Walk
- York Garrison
- Silver Strap Ends
- De Grey Rooms
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bootham Bar