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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Teaching the Poor
- The Battle of the Standard
- Silver Strap Ends
- A New Vision For York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Fire in the Minster
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Alcuin of York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- New Earswick
- Barley Hall
- Fairfax House
- Victoria Bar
- Statue of Napoleon