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 Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Medieval Castle
- King Richard II and York
- View from Station Rise
- York Central Library
- Yorkshire Museum
- The County Court House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Ouse Bridge
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Bar Convent
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Norman Window Frame
- Alcuin of York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Medieval Prisons
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Anglian Burial Vessel