Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Feeding Roman York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Council of Arles
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Black Death
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Female Prison
- York St John in the 20th Century
- George Leeman
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Alcuin of York
- The Assembly Rooms
- A New University
- Statue of an Athlete