Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Union Gas Works
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Stonegate
- Skeldergate Bridge
- John Carr - Architect
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Norman Castle
- Victoria Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St William's Shrine
- Sixties York
- Alcuin of York
- Bootham School