Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Bombed
- Jubbergate
- A New Vision For York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward I and York
- Transport Moves On
- The Greyfriars
- Bronze weights
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Boot
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Mithras and Arimanius