Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Guildhall
- Bone Trial Piece
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Viking Boot
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of St Helen
- The York Hoard
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Minster Library
- Ripon College for Women
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Retreat
- Barker Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Abbey
- The First Minster