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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- A New Walk
- Middleham Jewel
- Statue of an Athlete
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Jubbergate
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Norman Minster
- The Basilica
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Our Lady's Row
- Eric Bloodaxe