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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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 Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Our Lady's Row
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Minster Library
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The First Railway Station
- The Guildhall
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Coins
- 62 Low Petergate
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Scarborough Bridge
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Lendal Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building