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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- William Etty, Artist
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The First Minster
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Basilica
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Anglian Cross
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York and the Holocaust
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York's Airfield
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Teaching the Poor