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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Rowntree Park
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Olave
- Military Belt Fitting
- Middleham Jewel
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The George Fox Incident
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Medieval Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Treasurer's House
- Minster Library
- Viking Silk Cap