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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Boot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Holy Trinity Church
- First World War Memorial
- Is York Cursed?
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York's Coat of Arms
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Basilica
- Judges Lodging
- Rowntree Park
- St Crux's Church
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Statue of an Athlete