Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- View from Station Rise
- St Crux's Church
- The Norman Castle
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- Anglian Cross
- Norman Window Frame
- Guy Fawkes
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Edward II and York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Industrial Upheaval
- St William's Shrine
- The End of the Abbey