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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Norman House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Coins
- Lendal Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Shambles
- The York Helmet
- The County Court House
- King Richard II and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Hospitium
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'