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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Viking Sword Pommel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The First Railway Station
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A Pipkin
- Micklegate Bar
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Basilica
- Anglian Carving
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Our Lady's Row
- Fishergate Bar
- St William's Shrine