Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Alcuin of York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Guildhall
- The Medieval Castle
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Richard III and York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Minster Library
- John Carr - Architect
- The Bar Convent
- Barker Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Medieval Minster
- York Union Gas Works
- Norman Window Frame