Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The County Court House
- Guy Fawkes
- Roman Chimney Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- Fairfax House
- The Greyfriars
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster in the 20th Century