Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Female Prison
- Norman Window Frame
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fire in the Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Ripon College for Women
- The Debtors' Prison
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Edward III and York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The County Court House
- York Railway Station
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman House