Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman Abbey
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Gold Finger Ring
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Medieval Castle
- A Pipkin
- Fishergate Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Treasurer's House
- Bronze weights
- The Greyfriars