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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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- Silver Strap Ends
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The York Helmet
- The Retreat
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- First World War Memorial
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Vikings and Christianity
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Fishergate Bar
- The New Theatre
- The York Hoard
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Castle Museum