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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Abbot's House
- Stonegate
- Crest of York St John College
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St William's Shrine
- The Guildhall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Norman Minster
- The Debtors' Prison
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Vikings and Christianity