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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Horn of Ulf
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Greyfriars
- Mary Ward
- 62 Low Petergate
- The George Fox Incident
- King Edward II and York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The York Hoard
- Holy Trinity Church
- View from Station Rise
- The Abbot's House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Teaching the Poor
- The Cawood Sword