Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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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.
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The County Court House
- Viking Boot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Water Lanes
- 62 Low Petergate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Shambles
- The End of the Abbey
- The Medieval Castle
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King Edward I and York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Dick Turpin
- Minster Library
- York Bombed
- Bootham School