Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Our Lady's Row
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Feeding Roman York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Hospitium
- Viking Boot
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Castle Museum
- St William's Shrine
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle