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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Teaching the Poor
- Bone Trial Piece
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Boot
- The Medieval Castle
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Olave
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Micklegate Bar
- Treasurer's House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Castle Museum