Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Greyfriars
- The Shambles
- Industrial Upheaval
- Holy Trinity Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New Vision For York
- The New Theatre
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Teaching the Poor
- St Crux's Church