Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Lendal Bridge
- The Mansion House
- The First Minster
- The Hospitium
- Bronze weights
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- First World War York
- The Debtors' Prison
- The End of the Abbey
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Edward I and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York