Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Judges Lodging
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- New Shopping Centres
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Jubbergate
- The Guildhall
- The Greyfriars
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The First Railway Station
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Silk Cap