Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Jubbergate
- St Crux's Church
- Rowntree Park
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Monk Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Feeding Roman York
- King Richard II and York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Anglian Cross
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Vikings and Christianity
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Clifford's Tower
- The 1190 Massacre