Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Transport Moves On
- Church of St Helen
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Norman Abbey
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Gold Finger Ring
- King Richard II and York
- King Edward II and York
- The Norman Castle
- Constantius Chlorus
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Viking Coins