Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- St William's Shrine
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The White Rose of York
- The Council of Arles
- Church of St Olave
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Gold Arm Ring
- Crest of York St John College
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The County Court House
- Stonegate
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy