Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Abbot's House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The White Rose of York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St William's Shrine
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Constantius Chlorus
- Norman Window Frame
- King Edward III and York
- King Richard III and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Garrison
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Art Gallery