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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Anglian Carving
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The New Theatre
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Garrison
- The Black Death
- The Norman Castle
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bootham Bar
- Alcuin of York
- The Medieval Minster
- The 1190 Massacre
- A Pipkin
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Stonegate