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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Garrison
- The Retreat
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bronze weights
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Black Death
- The Council of Arles
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Norman Minster
- Roman Head Pot
- Mary Ward
- 62 Low Petergate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate