Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- The York Hoard
- Lendal Bridge
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Fishergate Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- Constantius Chlorus
- Inscription to Hecules
- Anglian Carving
- Barley Hall
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Abbot's House
- The Roman Fortress
- Medieval Prisons
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Minster