Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- The First Minster
- The First Railway Station
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Norman Castle
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Viking Male Grooming
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Crux's Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Bronze weights
- Middleham Jewel
- The Retreat
- York's Coat of Arms