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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- The White Rose of York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inscription to Hecules
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Coins
- Scarborough Bridge
- Bootham School
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Is York Cursed?
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Silk Cap
- Judges Lodging
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Red Tower