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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Helen
- York Art Gallery
- Viking Silk Cap
- Military Belt Fitting
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Judges Lodging
- King Edward III and York
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Horn of Ulf
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Dick Turpin
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Garrison
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- A New University