Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- York Railway Station
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The York Helmet
- The Basilica
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Silver Strap Ends
- The First Railway Station
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Transport Moves On
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Church of St Helen
- The Guildhall
- The Roman Fortress
- The Battle of the Standard