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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Amber Bead Workshop
- New Earswick
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Castle Museum
- The Medieval Abbey
- York Central Library
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Castle
- Dick Turpin
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Black Death
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Hospitium
- Second World War York
- Yorkshire Museum