Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- The Multangular Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Treasurer's House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Fishergate Bar
- First World War Memorial
- Alcuin of York
- Walmgate Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- A New Walk
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Ouse Bridge
- Constantius Chlorus