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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Jubbergate
- The Council of Arles
- The County Court House
- Monk Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Greyfriars
- King Edward I and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Richard III and York
- Water Lanes
- Lendal Bridge
- The Cawood Sword