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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Roman Fortress
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The County Court House
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Basilica
- Is York Cursed?
- Medieval Prisons
- Water Lanes
- A Pipkin
- The Mansion House
- Holy Trinity Church
- York and the Holocaust
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- William Etty, Artist