Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Roman Head Pot
- Church of St Helen
- Mary Ward
- The Assembly Rooms
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Mystery Plays
- New Shopping Centres
- A Pipkin
- Ripon College for Women
- Walmgate Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King Edward III and York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York's Coat of Arms