Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman Castle
- Walmgate Bar
- Barker Tower
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Edward II and York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Greyfriars
- A New Walk
- The York Hoard
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Stonegate
- William Etty, Artist
- The Council of Arles
- Lendal Tower
- Tombstone of Julia Velva