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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Anglian Cross
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Silver Strap Ends
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Sixties York
- The Medieval Minster
- Fairfax House
- The Horn of Ulf
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Retreat
- King Richard II and York
- Crest of York St John College