Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- William Etty, Artist
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Alcuin of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Basilica
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Sixties York
- Middleham Jewel
- The First Minster
- Silver Strap Ends
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway