Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Dick Turpin
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Battle of the Standard
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Medieval Prisons
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Railway Station
- Norman Window Frame
- Judges Lodging