Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Feeding Roman York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Cawood Sword
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Norman Castle
- A New Walk
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Norman Abbey
- Minster Library
- St Crux's Church
- Viking Boot
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Judges Lodging
- The Shambles