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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Crest of York St John College
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Castle Museum
- The Shambles
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Guildhall
- Water Lanes
- New Earswick
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Church of St Olave
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Battle of the Standard
- Alcuin of York
- King Edward I and York