Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- York Art Gallery
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Lendal Tower
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St William's Shrine
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Medieval Castle
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Transport Moves On
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Teaching the Poor