Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- De Grey Rooms
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The White Rose of York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Female Prison
- View from Station Rise
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- A Pipkin
- Alcuin of York
- Judges Lodging
- Royal Station Hotel
- Our Lady's Row