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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Minster Library
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Medieval Prisons
- The New Theatre
- A New University
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Abbot's House
- Judges Lodging
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Scarborough Bridge
- Gold Finger Ring
- The End of the Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Micklegate Bar
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The County Court House