Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Bombed
- Jubbergate
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Mary Ward
- Our Lady's Row
- The Black Death
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The End of the Abbey
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior