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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- Middleham Jewel
- The Red Tower
- The Medieval Castle
- Guy Fawkes
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Gold Arm Ring
- Barker Tower
- The George Fox Incident
- Bootham School
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- First World War York
- Ripon College for Women
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Jubbergate
- The Horn of Ulf
- A New Walk