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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Norman Window Frame
- The Norman Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Silk Cap
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York Garrison
- The Medieval Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Fishergate Bar
- King Richard III and York
- William Etty, Artist
- York Bombed
- Statue of the God Mars
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Clifford's Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol