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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- King Richard III and York
- The Norman House
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Coins
- The Greyfriars
- Alcuin of York
- York Art Gallery
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barker Tower
- De Grey Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- The Assembly Rooms
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'