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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- First World War Memorial
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bronze weights
- The Retreat
- Lendal Bridge
- Middleham Jewel
- Judges Lodging
- Fairfax House
- Alcuin of York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Boot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Bombed
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Norman Abbey