Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Norman Window Frame
- Lendal Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Central Library
- A New University
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Silk Cap
- The 1190 Massacre
- New Shopping Centres
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Richard II and York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Mary Ward
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses