Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Walmgate Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- William Etty, Artist
- Ripon College for Women
- Barker Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in Viking Times
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Carving
- King Richard III and York
- Lendal Bridge
- The Retreat
- View from Station Rise
- The End of the Abbey
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'