Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Norman House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Council of Arles
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Olave
- Water Lanes
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King Edward II and York
- King Richard II and York
- The Guildhall
- Minster Library
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels