Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Amber Bead Workshop
- A New University
- Fairfax House
- Barley Hall
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Monk Bar
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Anglian Carving
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The County Court House
- Victoria Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- View from Station Rise
- Gold Finger Ring
- Silver Strap Ends