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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Railway Institute
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Barker Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bootham School
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The End of the Abbey
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Norman House
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Newgate Cross Shaft