Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- New Shopping Centres
- King Edward III and York
- Clifford's Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- The Mansion House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Inscription to Hecules
- First World War York
- Fairfax House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Basilica
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York Art Gallery
- The Railway King: George Hudson