Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Boot
- Statue of the God Mars
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bootham School
- Olive Oil Container
- The Horn of Ulf
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Rowntree Park
- Statue of an Athlete
- York Bombed
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Olave