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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Minster Library
- Holy Trinity Church
- Micklegate Bar
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Cinema Comes to York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Clifford's Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Fishergate Bar
- Barker Tower
- Bronze weights
- Fairfax House
- Guy Fawkes