Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York's Airfield
- The Battle of the Standard
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Richard II and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Minster Library
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Stonegate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Ouse Bridge
- Our Lady's Row