Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Crest of York St John College
- Walmgate Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Rowntree Park
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- George Leeman
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Monk Bar
- The Norman Minster
- De Grey Rooms
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward I and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Medieval Minster