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 Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- George Leeman
- The Railway Institute
- York Castle Museum
- The First Minster
- Margaret Clitherow
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Edward I and York
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Female Prison
- Ouse Bridge
- Victoria Bar
- King Edward II and York
- The Norman House
- The Retreat
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Roman Fortress