Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Railway Station
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Treasurer's House
- King Edward II and York
- Dick Turpin
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Cawood Sword
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- William Etty, Artist
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The York Hoard
- Anglian Cross
- Clifford's Tower