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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Water Lanes
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Leeman
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Mystery Plays
- St William's Shrine
- York Garrison
- Lendal Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- A Pipkin
- The Basilica
- De Grey Rooms
- The End of the Abbey