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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Bronze weights
- Micklegate Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York Bombed
- Roman Head Pot
- The Norman Abbey
- Scarborough Bridge
- New Earswick
- The Norman Castle
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Guildhall
- The Multangular Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- A New Walk
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window