Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Barley Hall
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Horn of Ulf
- Olive Oil Container
- Clifford's Tower
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Central Library
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Mansion House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- King's Manor - Victorian