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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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The 1190 Massacre
- Constantius Chlorus
- Alcuin of York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- First World War Memorial
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Second World War York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Female Prison
- Gold Finger Ring
- Clifford's Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Silver Strap Ends