Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Boot
- William Etty, Artist
- The Abbot's House
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Gold Finger Ring
- Fairfax House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Black Death
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Silk Cap