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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Olave
- Viking Silk Cap
- The First Railway Station
- William Etty, Artist
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Norman Abbey
- The Mansion House
- The County Court House
- Gold Arm Ring
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Judges Lodging
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fairfax House
- The First Minster
- York Union Gas Works