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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The White Rose of York
- The York Helmet
- The County Court House
- Barker Tower
- The Bar Convent
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Art Gallery
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Abbot's House
- Middleham Jewel
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Shambles